Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects the ability to accurately determine what is real and what is not real. About 3% of the population will experience psychosis and it usually begins during the teenage years. Psychosis is impacted by several factors including biology, stress, trauma, and drug use. Psychosis can be treated effectively, and early intervention often leads to better mental health recovery.
Some early signs of psychosis:
Friends and family say You seem different
Things seem different, unreal, or surreal
Not doing well at school or work
Not trusting people
Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
Decrease or increase in energy
Some common signs of psychosis:
Confused thinking
Hallucinations
Changes in behaviour, mood, and/or communication
Suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety
Delusions or false beliefs that:
You are being followed
People can hear your thoughts
You have special powers or abilities
You know about plots or conspiracies
Thoughts are being put into your head